Source: Libertarian Institute
by Owen Ashworth
“I’m a fan of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). For those unaware, this is the most dominant mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world. … There is a very well-known phrase in the MMA community that relates to older fighters who were once phenoms that pulverised all opposition that stood in their way; yet, when they reach their late 30s, what were once sharp weapons turn blunt and performances degrade. All fighters are aware of this reality, so they go full throttle over the relatively short-term incurring huge penalties that will be felt later in life hoping the high of the short-term makes the long-term more enjoyable. State actors think and act similarly.” (09/11/24)
https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/politicians-cant-think-in-the-long-term